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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.53, 12,016.60 and 5,562.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.53, 12,016.60 and 5,562.49 is: 7,675.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.53 : 12,016.60 = 5,562.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.53/12,016.60 = 5,562.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.53x = 12,016.60 × 5,562.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.53x = 66,842,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,842,217.33/8,708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.49

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